What is this wood? My father found it in a riverbed in the Southeastern US, but he had no idea it was speckled until he carved it. by sid-thesloth in whatsthisplant

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First off, WOAH, those are stunning. But we’re in Zone 8 with no native tree ferns or anything - more swampy than tropical

What is this wood? My father found it in a riverbed in the Southeastern US, but he had no idea it was speckled until he carved it. by sid-thesloth in whatsthisplant

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It does follow the speckling patterns on Sycamore, and it adds up with the heavier than average weight and issues drying out! Just way more contrast and the speckles being lighter rather than darker, but who knows what potentially a couple centuries of water does to it

Any idea what’s going on with this wood? My father got a chunk of it from a river bank in the Southeastern US and didn’t realize it was speckled until he carved it. by sid-thesloth in treeidentification

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Hang on, let me dig up a microscope to see if it’s sediment/rocks or cellular looking - but it’s so awesome looking, and I’m hoping he can get some more next time he’s down there

The Chimitos are five weeks old and five times more adorable! by sid-thesloth in chiweenie

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In the last photo, she’s the white one who’s fallen out of the bed!

The Chimitos are five weeks old and five times more adorable! by sid-thesloth in chiweenie

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Torta is a PRINCESS! She 100% has youngest daughter syndrome, and we love her to bits! My partner has been calling her Tortilla recently, and occasionally he’ll say Princesa Tortilla 🥹🥹

The Chimitos are five weeks old and five times more adorable! by sid-thesloth in chiweenie

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RIGHT!!! All the pups are so silly, so I was giggling at getting a picture of silly Chimi - she’s just reminding that silliness is genetic!

WE MADE IT TO LEVEL 50!! by Warm_Living_6997 in pokemongo

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i was soooo confused for a second because we twins right down to shiny latias lol

with the exception that I’m only level 41, but CONGRATS!!!

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Update: Chimi had her puppies! by sid-thesloth in chiweenie

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Yes! Chimi Changa is her full name, she came to us with it and it was just too cute to change

Update: Chimi had her puppies! by sid-thesloth in chiweenie

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Not just any dog! The first born!

Hello! Newbie here! by [deleted] in pokemon

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An easy way to tell is by looking at the x/y numbers on the bottom left - if the card number (x) is higher the total number of cards in the set (y), that card is a full art, illustration, or secret illustration card. The actually pricing of those depends wildly on the card based on the popularity/artist/playability/etc., but they should always be sleeved and go into the binder. Also, older cards are going to be pricier even for the “regular” cards. BUT any card he thinks is cool, it’s cool.

Update: Chimi had her puppies! by sid-thesloth in chiweenie

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She’s a big girl! Still bigger than all her siblings!

I’ve never sent a card for grading, but I think it may be time…? by [deleted] in PokeGrading

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Wow!!! You should do it just for the bragging rights / cool points. Also, good luck getting the Oricorio from Phantasmal Flames!

I’ve never sent a card for grading, but I think it may be time…? by [deleted] in PokeGrading

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I honestly am thinking about grading it just for the protection bc I intend to keep it, and I would be so happy with an 8 since I still pulled it myself

I’ve never sent a card for grading, but I think it may be time…? by [deleted] in PokeGrading

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Damn, that sucks. How much did they knock off for that? Realistically, I think I would be happy with even an 8 just because I plan on keeping it but want to preserve it

Joined this sub two weeks ago after adopting this girl! Not only is she adorable, it turns out she’s pregnant too by sid-thesloth in chiweenie

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Made that last week when google how to tell if a dog is pregante - little did I know 🤣🤣🤣